St. Ives Blemish fighting scrub

Iv quite enjoyed using the st. ives apricot scrubs over the years. I dont think Il use them again though. Recently I learnt that harsh granulated scrubs such as this could do more damage then good by making tiny abrasions on the skin and spreading bacteria. I also never noticed much difference when it came to breakouts when using this so it doesnt realy do what it says. Iv since started using an exfoliater with tiny granules that dont feel so harsh on my skin. I believe this still a good range though.

I have been using this product since I was a teenager, I really like it as it is quite an abrasive exfoliant (which I prefer) I do not have sensitive skin so I really go to town when I exfoliate in a bid to get all the oil and debris out of my pores.

To be honest I have never noticed a decrease in the amount of blackheads or whiteheads I have and I have never had acne (just the odd hormonal break out) so can't really comment on that aspect of the product but it really does get rid of all the build up dead skin and leaves your skin feeling smooth and glowing.

A great entry level exfoliant.

The juicy apricot smell is the first thing that sucked me I to this, I found it was perfect for exfoliating every fortnight or so, but after a whole found that my face was getting super sensitive and red, which is turn was because the gritty texture was causing micro tears in my skin! The salicylic acid always clears my breakouts in a jiffy but just beware if you're sensitive to rough textures.

This is a decent scrub that isn't too pricey and easy to hunt down at your local supermarket. I used to use this as my regular face scrub and found it great. Got rid of all those nasty dry patches! Can at times feel a bit harsh, so maybe not so good for sensitive skin.

It does what it should, and it's great value for it's price. Though they tell you to use it two or three times a week, I wouldn't use it more than once a week - it's quite rough with it's apricot particles. It doesn't feel too dry after use on my sensitive skin.

I found this scrub to be really refreshing and left my skin feeling super soft.

This scrub isn't highly scented but it quite gritty and cannot be used daily. I felt that it was quite harsh on my skin even if was only using is one a week and I feel that there are better scrubs out there that fight my blemishes more effectively.

I use it minimum 3-4 times a week as part of my night time skin care routine. Its light, easy to apply, and easy to wash off. For those with more sensitive dry skin, maybe be more gentle on the scrubbing, and not scrub too long. For me, this product exfoliates my skin well so i have been using this product for a very long time. My face feels refreshed and smooth after using it. No burning sensations.

St Ives have some really great cheap products, and they are so easily available. I like this product as it has a nice scent and it works so well on my face. The beads exfoliate all the dead skin off my face and it makes my face super smooth. The product is in a good bottle and the product rests on the lid so the product is close to entrance making it easy to get out. This product also lasts along time as you onlyh need to use it 2-3 times a week. If you use it any more then you will probably be taking of your normal skin rater than the dead skin making your face red. This product is a good choice when you dont have fancy shops around to buy more quality items. Always test before you use as you may not like it or it maybe allergic to it.

This has been around for quite some time and they have changed the exfoliating granule thickness when it first came out it was very harsh and scratchy - the type that would be good to use on body and feet i think it is not so harsh now. used it as a teen it bought out the imperfections so as to make it worse before it got better and cleaned my pores well. I always had bad acne and oily skin so this was good but after using i had red skin from the scrubbing action. It did not smell great either but all in all a good exfoliating product. Packaging has changed too the acid I do not think was always in the product good to know it is now though as that is known for fhelping with acne.

I love this scrub and is a must have in my bathroom. I don't particularly love the smell of it but it's not at all bad. What I love about it is how gritty it is and you can really feel it working on your face and removing any dry dead skin, it leaves your face so soft and smooth. But in saying that I only use it every second shower as it is quite harsh. The product states that it gently helps prevent breakouts but I wouldn't call this a gentle product as it is very gritty but that is what I like about it but if you are looking for a gentle product, this isn't it. I also like to use this if I have any faded fake tan that I want to get rid of on my body, work great with the exfoliating gloves.